Employment and Labour Montréal Newsletter

Welcome to the Employment and Labour Montréal Newsletter. This publication reviews noteworthy employment and labour developments that impact businesses and employers in the province of Québec. Published throughout the year, each issue of the newsletter will contain decision briefs as well as some practical advice for employers. Happy reading!

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Employment and Labour Montréal Newsletter – Issue 6 / September 2024

September 10, 2024 Employment and Labour Montréal Newsletter – Issue 4

2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the enactment of legislative provisions protecting Québec employees’ right to a workplace free from psychological harassment. In this issue of our newsletter, we highlight seven key decisions on this issue handed down over the years by the Commission des relations du travail, the Administrative Labour Tribunal and grievance arbitrators. We also draw your attention to a few recent decisions in labour and employment law.

Employment and Labour Montréal Newsletter – Issue 5 / May 2024

May 2, 2024

In this issue of our newsletter, we discuss the subject of resignation, highlighting the criteria established by jurisprudence to distinguish this concept from that of dismissal.

Employment and Labour Montréal Newsletter – Issue 4 / September 2023

September 28, 2023

In this latest issue of our newsletter, we present an article from one of our colleagues who is well-versed in Bill 25 regarding the protection of personal information. Many of the changes introduced by this law came into force on September 22. We also draw your attention to a few recent decisions in labour and employment law.

Employment and Labour Montréal Newsletter – Issue 3 / July 2023

July 17, 2023

In this summer’s newsletter edition, we delve into the new concept of “workation” and the legal issues it raises. We also discuss the interpretation of legislative provisions regarding an employer’s use of replacement workers in a remote work setting, along with noteworthy labour and employment law decisions.

Employment and Labour Montréal Newsletter – Issue 2 / May 2023

May 2, 2023

Distributed during Canadian Mental Health Week, this second issue of our newsletter discusses employers’ legal obligations regarding the psychological health of their employees, as well as recent labour and employment law decisions that deserve your attention.

Employment and Labour Montréal Newsletter – Issue 1 / March 2023

March 24, 2023

This first issue of the newsletter discusses a few noteworthy decisions, including a Québec Court of Appeal’s decision concerning mobile leave granted under the provisions of a collective agreement, and the two days of absence due to illness or family obligations set forth in the Act respecting labour standards.